How to travel from Newcastle to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Newcastle and Launceston is around 1,103km (685 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Newcastle to Launceston by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Launceston → Newcastle if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costA$215($145)
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Central Station and then to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Charles St Outside Hospital.
- Duration24h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$290($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.
- Duration21h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$285($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Launceston by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$145 ($100) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).
The distance between Newcastle and Launceston is around 1,103km (685 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,032km (641 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Newcastle and Launceston by plane.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Launceston is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Launceston is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$145 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Newcastle and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Newcastle and Launceston. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Launceston (LST) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Newcastle to Launceston. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Newcastle to Launceston typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and and arrive into Launceston (LST).
The closest major airport to Launceston is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Launceston. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Newcastle to Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Launceston is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$215 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 25m | A$215($145) | hourly | 1,343km (835 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | A$145($100) | every 30 mins | 1,103km (685 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5hrs | A$490($330) | every 20 mins | 1,376km (855 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 24h 40m | A$290($195) | once daily | 1,643km (1,021 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, ferry and bus | 24h 45m | A$290($195) | once daily | 1,645km (1,022 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 24h 50m | A$370($250) | once daily | 1,630km (1,013 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 25m | A$285($190) | twice daily | 1,541km (957 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle and Launceston
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
FlyPelican
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Redline
Firefly Express
Train operators
Transport NSW
XPT
Airports near Launceston
The following major airports near Launceston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Launceston
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Launceston
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Launceston